ᐅ Floor plan of a single-family detached house, urban villa style, approximately 2,600 sq ft, without a basement
Created on: 23 Apr 2022 11:06
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dkw8074
Hello,
we now have a plan that is already quite advanced for us. We have been considering for a long time whether to include a basement or not, as well as whether to use the attic space (see also https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/ausbau-dachgeschoss-bei-walmdach-als-kellerersatz.43148/).
Building Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 1170 m² (0.29 acres)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Floor space index: 2
Number of parking spaces: 2 garage + 1 outdoor
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: hipped roof
Style: urban villa
Orientation: southwest
Owner Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: hipped roof urban villa
Basement, floors: trying to do without a basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults, 1 child currently
Space needs on ground floor and upper floor: rooms should be a comfortable size without being excessive
Office: family use or home office? both
Guest stays per year: 10-15 times for 2-3 days
Open or closed architecture: open towards the garden
Conservative or modern design: I would say a mix; in any case, the staircase should not be in the living room
Open kitchen, kitchen island: kitchen with pantry, a fully freestanding island is not necessary
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: no balcony, terrace with roof cover
Garage, carport: yes, 2 parking spaces plus motorcycle; 1 additional outdoor parking
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included
House Design
Who created the plan: a planner from a construction company
What do you particularly like? Why? We generally like the ground and upper floor because everything we wished for has been implemented
What do you dislike? Why? Placement of building services - perhaps try placing them under the stairs?
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 700k
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 800k
Preferred heating system: geothermal
If you have to give up something, which details/extensions
-can you do without: possibly a few square meters; a big question is whether the office/fitness room above the garage makes sense or if a basement would be better
-can’t give up: own master bathroom, laundry room upstairs
Why is the design the way it is now?
We had quite clear ideas based on reviewing standard floor plans. There were some changes and tests (basement yes/no, attic use yes/no).
What makes it, in your opinion, particularly good or bad? Very good implementation of our ideas and budget
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
The approx. 30 m² (320 sq ft) room on the upper floor (office/fitness) and the larger storage room behind the garage are intended as a basement substitute. How do you like this solution with the partial overbuilding of the garage on the upper floor?
Thank you very much for your feedback!
we now have a plan that is already quite advanced for us. We have been considering for a long time whether to include a basement or not, as well as whether to use the attic space (see also https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/ausbau-dachgeschoss-bei-walmdach-als-kellerersatz.43148/).
Building Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 1170 m² (0.29 acres)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Floor space index: 2
Number of parking spaces: 2 garage + 1 outdoor
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: hipped roof
Style: urban villa
Orientation: southwest
Owner Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: hipped roof urban villa
Basement, floors: trying to do without a basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults, 1 child currently
Space needs on ground floor and upper floor: rooms should be a comfortable size without being excessive
Office: family use or home office? both
Guest stays per year: 10-15 times for 2-3 days
Open or closed architecture: open towards the garden
Conservative or modern design: I would say a mix; in any case, the staircase should not be in the living room
Open kitchen, kitchen island: kitchen with pantry, a fully freestanding island is not necessary
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: no balcony, terrace with roof cover
Garage, carport: yes, 2 parking spaces plus motorcycle; 1 additional outdoor parking
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included
House Design
Who created the plan: a planner from a construction company
What do you particularly like? Why? We generally like the ground and upper floor because everything we wished for has been implemented
What do you dislike? Why? Placement of building services - perhaps try placing them under the stairs?
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 700k
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 800k
Preferred heating system: geothermal
If you have to give up something, which details/extensions
-can you do without: possibly a few square meters; a big question is whether the office/fitness room above the garage makes sense or if a basement would be better
-can’t give up: own master bathroom, laundry room upstairs
Why is the design the way it is now?
We had quite clear ideas based on reviewing standard floor plans. There were some changes and tests (basement yes/no, attic use yes/no).
What makes it, in your opinion, particularly good or bad? Very good implementation of our ideas and budget
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
The approx. 30 m² (320 sq ft) room on the upper floor (office/fitness) and the larger storage room behind the garage are intended as a basement substitute. How do you like this solution with the partial overbuilding of the garage on the upper floor?
Thank you very much for your feedback!
mayglow schrieb:
I’m not really a fan of the "open living space" as it is. The kitchen feels almost like a separate room because of the pantry, and the dining area doesn’t seem very spacious either.
Regarding separate toilet and shower rooms upstairs: in some countries this is quite common (I know it from Japan, but there are probably others). Of course, the drainage has to work properly (the shower is directly above the stairwell, if I’m seeing that correctly—I’m not sure if that’s feasible), but I don’t necessarily see a problem with having them separate. I think often the rooms are placed next to each other for plumbing reasons (but that’s not a must).
A friend of mine wanted the same setup (no connection to Japan) but eventually was persuaded to add a toilet to the larger bathroom “because that’s just how it’s done.” Now it’s basically only used when guests stay over and need it before or after showering (so, hardly at all); otherwise, visitors use the separate toilet. Thank you very much for your feedback! We do want some degree of spatial separation; we will make the pantry a bit narrower. We also considered layouts with the dining area more central and closer to the terrace, but we weren’t entirely happy with those either.
11ant schrieb:
That a free person is allowed to invest their money in square meters is one thing. The other is that, in my opinion, there is a difference between building extra square meters out of desire (i.e., the mindset of "treating yourself") and them unintentionally resulting as a byproduct of unprofessional planning. In the latter case, the additional costs usually do not come with an increase in enjoyment.It was our wish to have an entrance area that does not feel cramped and, in general, to give enough space to the circulation areas.N
Neubau202224 Apr 2022 12:36dkw8074 schrieb:
Number of people, age: 2 adults, 1 child currently
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor: Rooms should be a comfortable size without being excessive
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 700k
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: 800k
Preferred heating technology: geothermal Two things. One paragraph contradicts itself. Three people and 240 sqm (2,583 sq ft) is pure luxury.
Usually, you add about 20% on top of the architect’s plan price plus some extra allowance, because you will always think of something nicer to include.
With 800k, it could get very tight. Our previous price was around €2,850 per sqm (about $265 per sq ft) for high-quality finishes. We are building a 141 sqm (1,518 sq ft) bungalow without a garage for 2 adults and 1 child on nearly 1,500 sqm (0.37 acres) of land 😎
dkw8074 schrieb:
So far, we have actually decided against using an architect because we had quite clear ideas.If someone only goes to an architect due to a lack of ideas, then well-off clients would never need one.dkw8074 schrieb:
It was definitely our wish to have an entrance area that doesn’t feel cramped and to give enough space for the "traffic routes" within the house.An architect won’t take that away from you.An architect has simply studied conceptual design, whereas a layperson just throws ideas into a blender.
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dkw8074 schrieb:
Plot size: 1170m² (12590 sq ft)What are the exact dimensions of the plot? When I scale your ground floor and your plot in my software, it doesn’t quite add up for me...
ypg schrieb:
What are the exact dimensions of the plot?
When I scale your ground floor and your plot in my software, it raises some questions for me...We have a rectangle of about 29 x 40.5 meters (95 x 133 feet).Similar topics